Reggie has noticed conspicuous examples of drunkenness around campus,at fraternity parties,social gatherings,and other events.Based on this,he assumes that the majority of students drink heavily,and therefore so should he.What has Reggie fallen prey to?

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Reggie has fallen prey to the false consensus effect, which is the tendency to overestimate how much others share our beliefs and behaviors. He assumes that because he sees some students drinking heavily, most students do, which may not be true.

Reggie Has Noticed Conspicuous Examples of Drunkenness Around Campus,at Fraternity